Prevailing wage rates in Etowah County, Alabama

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Etowah County, Alabama (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Etowah County, Alabama.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination AL20260042, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$9.00$0.00$9.00
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$12.16$0.00$12.16
Roofer, Includes Built Up, Metal, Shake & Shingle, And Single Ply Roofs$10.00$0.00$10.00
Plumber$12.25$0.00$12.25
Pipefitter$9.04$0.00$9.04
Painter$9.38$0.00$9.38
Operator: Loader (Front End)$12.52$0.00$12.52
Operator: Bulldozer$12.60$0.00$12.60
Operator: Backhoe$11.20$0.00$11.20
Laborer: Pipelayer$9.00$0.00$9.00
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$7.88$0.00$7.88
Laborer: Landscape$7.66$0.00$7.66
Laborer: Common Or General$7.74$0.00$7.74
Ironworker, Structural$11.91$3.40$15.31
Ironworker, Ornamental$10.46$0.00$10.46
Electrician$12.26$0.00$12.26
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.25$0.00$13.25
Carpenter, Includes Form Work$11.18$0.00$11.18
Bricklayer$13.29$0.00$13.29

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination AL20260085, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator$31.10$16.40$47.50
Boilermaker$34.21$23.92$58.13
Power Equipment Operator: Forklift$32.57$14.05$46.62
Power Equipment Operator: Crane$32.57$14.05$46.62
Ironworker, Structural$33.75$14.03$47.78
Ironworker, Reinforcing$33.75$14.03$47.78
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$13.60$0.00$13.60
Tile Setter$20.00$0.00$20.00
Sheet Metal Worker, Includes HVAC Duct Installation$23.25$4.17$27.42
Roofer$13.66$0.00$13.66
Plumber$18.97$0.36$19.33
Pipefitter$20.78$5.04$25.82
Painter: Spray$14.31$0.00$14.31
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.31$1.41$16.72
Operator: Roller$14.00$1.78$15.78
Operator: Loader$14.69$0.00$14.69
Operator: Grader/Blade$17.52$0.89$18.41
Operator: Bulldozer$19.96$0.40$20.36
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$21.48$11.20$32.68
Laborer: Pipelayer$15.59$0.00$15.59
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$14.23$0.00$14.23
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$12.22$0.00$12.22
Laborer: Common Or General$12.50$0.00$12.50
Electrician$17.72$2.31$20.03
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$18.91$4.39$23.30
Carpenter$15.00$1.50$16.50
Bricklayer$22.00$0.00$22.00

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination AL20260002, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Third Assistant Engineer Dredge (16' And Over)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Second Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Second Assistant Engineer Dredge (16' And Over)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Operator (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Oiler (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Janitor - Cabin Person (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Handyman (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
First Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$19.67$0.00$19.67
First Assistant Engineer Dredge (16' And Over)$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (Under 16'), Tender Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (Under 16'), Oiler$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (Under 16'), Leverman$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (Under 16'), Deckhand$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Truck Driver$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Tender Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Shoreman$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Oiler$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Leverman$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Fireman$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dredge (16' And Over), Deckhand$19.67$0.00$19.67
Dozer Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67
Derrick Operator$19.67$0.00$19.67

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination AL20260153, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Power Equipment Operator (Drill)$24.15$9.36$33.51
Truck Driver: Water Truck$13.47$0.00$13.47
Truck Driver: Semi-Trailer Truck$15.56$0.00$15.56
Truck Driver: Lowboy Truck$17.83$0.00$17.83
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$15.00$0.00$15.00
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$15.90$0.00$15.90
Traffic Control: Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper$12.23$0.00$12.23
Traffic Control: Flagger$11.79$0.00$11.79
Painter (Brush And Roller)$15.97$1.27$17.24
Operator: Scraper$13.30$0.00$13.30
Operator: Roller$14.20$0.00$14.20
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$17.21$0.00$17.21
Operator: Oiler$16.83$0.00$16.83
Operator: Milling Machine$15.69$0.00$15.69
Operator: Mechanic$22.36$0.00$22.36
Operator: Material Transfer Vehicle$16.89$0.00$16.89
Operator: Loader$14.46$0.00$14.46
Operator: Grader/Blade$18.49$0.00$18.49
Operator: Crane$23.95$0.00$23.95
Operator: Bulldozer$17.11$0.00$17.11
Operator: Broom/Sweeper$11.68$0.00$11.68
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$13.88$0.00$13.88
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$17.90$0.00$17.90
Operator: Asphalt Spreader$16.26$0.00$16.26
Laborer: Erosion Control$11.48$0.00$11.48
Laborer: Pipelayer$16.37$0.00$16.37
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$14.21$0.00$14.21
Laborer: Common Or General$12.43$0.00$12.43
Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader And Distributor$13.31$0.00$13.31
Laborer Grade Checker$14.51$0.00$14.51
Ironworker, Structural$22.40$0.00$22.40
Ironworker, Reinforcing$17.79$0.00$17.79
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Truck Driver (Line Striping Truck)$14.60$0.00$14.60
Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Operator (Striping Machine)$20.20$0.00$20.20
Form Worker$15.64$0.00$15.64
Electrician$19.73$0.00$19.73
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$17.88$0.00$17.88

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Etowah County, Alabama: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Alabama Counties of Etowah

Wage determination 2015-4601, revision 32, updated 8/22/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.49
01111General Clerk I$13.97
07010Baker$17.40
07130Food Service Worker$11.96
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.35
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.10
11090Gardener$18.86
11150Janitor$13.81
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$14.50
11240Maid or Houseman$12.46
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$22.50
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$23.92
23160Electrician, Maintenance$22.84
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$21.43
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.65
23470Laborer$15.36
27101Guard I$14.46
27102Guard II$16.17
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.13
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.10
All 349 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$17.49
01012Accounting Clerk II$19.62
01013Accounting Clerk III$21.95
01020Administrative Assistant$25.90
01035Court Reporter$20.91
01041Customer Service Representative I$15.62
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.04
01043Customer Service Representative III$19.12
01051Data Entry Operator I$15.27
01052Data Entry Operator II$16.66
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$20.91
01070Document Preparation Clerk$16.66
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$16.66
01111General Clerk I$13.97
01112General Clerk II$15.25
01113General Clerk III$17.11
01120Housing Referral Assistant$23.32
01141Messenger Courier$13.57
01191Order Clerk I$15.27
01192Order Clerk II$16.66
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$18.69
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$20.91
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$23.32
01270Production Control Clerk$23.31
01290Rental Clerk$14.68
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$18.69
01311Secretary I$18.69
01312Secretary II$20.91
01313Secretary III$23.32
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.69
01410Supply Technician$25.90
01420Survey Worker$15.93
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$14.16
01531Travel Clerk I$16.62
01532Travel Clerk II$17.67
01533Travel Clerk III$19.97
01611Word Processor I$16.66
01612Word Processor II$18.69
01613Word Processor III$20.91
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$23.46
05010Automotive Electrician$20.02
05040Automotive Glass Installer$19.04
05070Automotive Worker$19.04
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$16.96
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$20.96
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$19.04
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$20.96
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$16.01
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$18.01
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$19.04
05310Painter, Automotive$20.02
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$19.04
05370Tire Repairer$16.96
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$20.96
07010Baker$17.40
07041Cook I$12.03
07042Cook II$13.55
07070Dishwasher$12.69
07130Food Service Worker$11.96
07210Meat Cutter$17.22
07260Waiter/Waitress$11.35
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$17.96
09040Furniture Handler$12.93
09080Furniture Refinisher$18.37
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$14.69
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$16.52
09130Upholsterer$18.37
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$15.10
11060Elevator Operator$13.81
11090Gardener$18.86
11122Housekeeping Aide$13.81
11150Janitor$13.81
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$14.50
11240Maid or Houseman$12.46
11260Pruner$13.47
11270Tractor Operator$17.28
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$14.50
11360Window Cleaner$15.44
12010Ambulance Driver$22.65
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$22.65
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$32.88
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$32.14
12020Dental Assistant$17.51
12025Dental Hygienist$30.66
12030EKG Technician$34.31
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$34.31
12040Emergency Medical Technician$22.65
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$20.25
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$22.65
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$25.25
12100Medical Assistant$16.47
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$23.14
12160Medical Record Clerk$17.42
12190Medical Record Technician$19.49
12195Medical Transcriptionist$20.25
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$49.78
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.21
12222Nursing Assistant II$15.99
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.45
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.58
12235Optical Dispenser$22.65
12236Optical Technician$20.25
12250Pharmacy Technician$17.69
12280Phlebotomist$18.03
12305Radiologic Technologist$27.27
12311Registered Nurse I$26.53
12312Registered Nurse II$32.45
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$32.45
12314Registered Nurse III$39.26
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$39.26
12316Registered Nurse IV$47.06
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$28.06
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$21.95
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.50
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.63
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.57
13041Illustrator I$21.50
13042Illustrator II$26.63
13043Illustrator III$32.57
13047Librarian$29.49
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.12
13058Library Technician$21.50
13061Media Specialist I$19.21
13062Media Specialist II$21.50
13063Media Specialist III$23.97
13071Photographer I$19.21
13072Photographer II$21.50
13073Photographer III$26.63
13074Photographer IV$32.57
13075Photographer V$39.42
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.50
13110Video Teleconference Technician$19.21
14041Computer Operator I$13.28
14042Computer Operator II$14.86
14043Computer Operator III$16.57
14044Computer Operator IV$18.41
14045Computer Operator V$20.39
14071Computer Programmer I$17.17
14072Computer Programmer II$21.27
14073Computer Programmer III$26.02
14101Computer Systems Analyst I$25.38
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$13.28
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$18.41
14170System Support Specialist$21.59
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$30.70
15060Educational Technologist$32.55
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$36.80
15080Graphic Artist$27.24
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$36.80
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$36.80
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$36.80
15090Technical Instructor$22.26
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$27.24
15110Test Proctor$17.96
15120Tutor$17.96
16010Assembler$11.37
16030Counter Attendant$11.37
16040Dry Cleaner$14.18
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$11.37
16090Presser, Hand$11.37
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$11.37
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$11.37
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$11.37
16190Sewing Machine Operator$14.98
16220Tailor$15.79
16250Washer, Machine$12.23
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$21.49
19040Tool And Die Maker$26.81
21020Forklift Operator$17.55
21030Material Coordinator$20.75
21040Material Expediter$20.75
21050Material Handling Laborer$15.36
21071Order Filler$15.14
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$17.55
21110Shipping Packer$17.61
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$17.61
21140Store Worker I$15.18
21150Stock Clerk$18.91
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$17.55
21410Warehouse Specialist$17.55
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$23.92
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$19.33
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$22.50
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$23.92
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$25.37
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$17.18
23050Aircraft, Painter$21.49
23060Aircraft Servicer$19.33
23080Aircraft Worker$20.45
23110Appliance Mechanic$21.49
23120Bicycle Repairer$18.21
23125Cable Splicer$22.50
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$19.80
23140Carpet Layer$20.45
23160Electrician, Maintenance$22.84
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$21.43
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$22.56
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$23.61
23260Fabric Worker$19.33
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$22.50
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$18.21
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$23.03
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$18.97
23370General Maintenance Worker$20.65
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$22.50
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$19.33
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$20.45
23391Gunsmith I$18.21
23392Gunsmith II$20.45
23393Gunsmith III$22.50
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$22.86
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$18.29
23460Instrument Mechanic$22.50
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$21.49
23470Laborer$15.36
23510Locksmith$21.49
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$27.32
23550Machinist, Maintenance$23.26
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.18
23591Metrology Technician I$22.50
23592Metrology Technician II$23.92
23593Metrology Technician III$25.37
23640Millwright$22.50
23710Office Appliance Repairer$21.49
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.49
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$24.28
23810Plumber, Maintenance$22.76
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$22.50
23850Rigger$22.50
23870Scale Mechanic$20.45
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$22.49
23910Small Engine Mechanic$20.45
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$26.98
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$28.24
23950Telephone Lineman$22.50
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$21.93
23965Well Driller$22.50
23970Woodcraft Worker$22.50
23980Woodworker$18.21
24550Case Manager$14.57
24570Child Care Attendant$10.25
24580Child Care Center Clerk$12.77
24610Chore Aide$12.39
24630Homemaker$14.57
25010Boiler Tender$29.38
25040Sewage Plant Operator$27.54
25070Stationary Engineer$29.38
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$20.96
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$27.54
27004Alarm Monitor$18.29
27007Baggage Inspector$14.46
27008Corrections Officer$21.60
27010Court Security Officer$21.60
27030Detection Dog Handler$16.17
27040Detention Officer$21.60
27070Firefighter$21.60
27101Guard I$14.46
27102Guard II$16.17
27131Police Officer I$22.92
27132Police Officer II$25.48
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$11.79
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$12.87
28043Carnival Worker$9.35
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$14.94
28310Lifeguard$13.31
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$16.71
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$12.20
28515Recreation Specialist$20.70
28630Sports Official$13.31
28690Swimming Pool Operator$21.95
29010Blocker And Bracer$20.45
29020Hatch Tender$20.45
29030Line Handler$20.45
29041Stevedore I$19.33
29042Stevedore II$21.49
30021Archeological Technician I$14.72
30022Archeological Technician II$16.72
30023Archeological Technician III$18.68
30030Cartographic Technician$20.59
30040Civil Engineering Technician$17.95
30051Cryogenic Technician I$21.59
30052Cryogenic Technician II$23.85
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$14.72
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$16.72
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$18.07
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$22.24
30081Engineering Technician I$13.75
30082Engineering Technician II$14.72
30083Engineering Technician III$17.27
30084Engineering Technician IV$21.40
30085Engineering Technician V$26.17
30086Engineering Technician VI$28.78
30090Environmental Technician$20.23
30095Evidence Control Specialist$19.49
30210Laboratory Technician$20.19
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$21.59
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$23.85
30240Mathematical Technician$20.59
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$18.98
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$23.50
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$28.75
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$34.78
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$23.85
30390Photo-Optics Technician$20.59
30395Radiation Control Technician$23.85
30461Technical Writer I$18.74
30462Technical Writer II$22.92
30463Technical Writer III$26.34
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$29.87
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$36.14
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$43.32
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$29.87
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$29.87
30501Weather Forecaster I$21.59
30502Weather Forecaster II$26.26
30621Weather Observer, Senior$20.27
31010Airplane Pilot$36.14
31020Bus Aide$15.22
31030Bus Driver$19.44
31043Driver Courier$16.14
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$14.13
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$14.54
31310Taxi Driver$16.01
31361Truckdriver, Light$17.10
31362Truckdriver, Medium$18.15
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$25.26
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$25.26
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$17.62
99030Cashier$12.32
99050Desk Clerk$12.65
99095Embalmer$29.87
99130Flight Follower$29.87
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$20.81
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$22.71
99260Marketing Analyst$26.13
99310Mortician$29.87
99410Pest Controller$24.60
99510Photofinishing Worker$15.70
99710Recycling Laborer$17.56
99711Recycling Specialist$20.81
99730Refuse Collector$16.31
99810Sales Clerk$13.61
99820School Crossing Guard$16.31
99830Survey Party Chief$21.97
99831Surveying Aide$14.39
99832Surveying Technician$19.72
99840Vending Machine Attendant$20.81
99841Vending Machine Repairer$26.10
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$20.81

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.